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Many Seniors' Sleep Habits Are Similar to Those of Young Adults, Study Suggests
November 19, 2012 More than half of all retired people aged 65 and over report sleeping at least 7.5 hours per night, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., contrary to commonly held assumptions that most ... > full story -
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Inpatient Sleeping Drug Quadrupled Fall Risk
November 19, 2012 A drug commonly prescribed to help patients sleep in hospitals has been associated with an increased risk of falls, according to a new ... > full story -
Gene Distinguishes Early Birds from Night Owls and Helps Predict Time of Death
November 16, 2012 New research shows that a gene is responsible for a person's tendency to be an early riser or night owl -- and helps determine the time of day a person is most likely to ... > full story -
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Mechanism of Breathing Muscle 'Paralysis' in Dreaming Sleep Identified
November 16, 2012 A novel brain mechanism mediating the inhibition of the critical breathing muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been identified for the first time in a new ... > full story -
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Could Poor Sleep Contribute to Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
November 14, 2012 Neuroscientists studying the link between poor sleep and schizophrenia have found that irregular sleep patterns and desynchronized brain activity during sleep could trigger some of the disease's ... > full story -
War's Impact Can Haunt Veterans Long After Combat
November 8, 2012 As the nation marks Veteran’s Day to honor those who have served their country, it’s important to remember that many soldiers battle mental health conditions such as anxiety, ... > full story -
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Losing Weight, Especially in the Belly, Improves Sleep Quality
November 6, 2012 Weight loss, whether it’s from dietary changes alone or from diet combined with exercise, can help improve the quality of sleep among people who are overweight or obese, according to a new ... > full story -
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Sleep Problems Cost Billions
November 1, 2012 Insomnia and sleep apnea are turning us into major health service consumers, causing us to be less productive at work, and may even lead to serious accidents, according to ... > full story -
Sleep Duration Affects Hunger Differently in Men and Women
October 31, 2012 A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that adults get could lead to reduced food intake, but the hormonal process differs between men and ... > full story -
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Magnetic Brain Stimulation Treats Depression Independent of Sleep Effect
October 26, 2012 While powerful magnetic stimulation of the frontal lobe of the brain can alleviate symptoms of depression, those receiving the treatment did not report effects on sleep or arousal commonly seen with ... > full story
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